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Cheese vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheese and Fireweed

  • Cheese is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, yet Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 290% higher.
  • Fireweed contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheese
Cheese
4
:
6
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Calcium +65.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.8%
Contains more Selenium +3066.7%
Contains more Iron +1614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Potassium +550%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +966.7%
Contains more Manganese +24729.6%
Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Calcium +65.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.8%
Contains more Selenium +3066.7%
Contains more Iron +1614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Potassium +550%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Copper +966.7%
Contains more Manganese +24729.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheese
Cheese
5
:
7
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7822%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.6%
Contains more Folate +314.8%
Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7822%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +857.6%
Contains more Folate +314.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
3
:
2
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Protein +385.6%
Contains more Fats +1111.3%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +522%
Contains more Water +91.2%
Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +385.6%
Contains more Fats +1111.3%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +522%
Contains more Water +91.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Fireweed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 22.87g 4.71g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 2.75g Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 404kcal 103kcal Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 710mg 429mg Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 27mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 455mg 108mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 653mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 3.64mg 2.66mg Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.027mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 28.5µg 0.9µg Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 180µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.137mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 27µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Fireweed
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Fireweed
Saturated Fat 18.867g Fireweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Cheese
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000 calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.